Discover 25 interesting con artists who were just too good at deception. From selling the Eiffel Tower to massive Ponzi ...

On a special episode (first released on Aug. 20, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Is there a way to reliably spot a con artist? Johnathan Walton says there is. He explains how in his new book, "Anatomy ...

Johnathan Walton, a producer for hit reality shows like "Shark Tank" and a former news reporter, thought he was helping out his best friend who was facing temporary money problems. It turns out, she ...

Ever wonder why legitimate businesspeople fall for Ponzi scheme operators and cons? In popular media, they come off as slimy and obvious. In real life, they can be some of the nicest people you would ...

A dozen years ago, Johnathan Walton loved his life in Los Angeles working as a reality TV producer. He’s been behind such unscripted series as “Shark Tank,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “American Chopper ...

The con artist synonymous for scams and swindles was once acclaimed for his financial brilliance before his bubble burst.

NEW YORK (WABC) - A New York couple who are in their 80s fought back when they were targeted by con artists for their Rolex watch. Larry Schwartz, 87, is stronger than many people half his age. For ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) — A social media influencer who scammed the federal government out of $1 million in disaster loans during the pandemic has learned her prison sentence. Danielle Miller ...